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USPS Privatization Would Cost Rural America More Than Mail (jacobin.com)

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Rural postal workers don’t just deliver mail. They put out fires, help elderly people who’ve fallen, and ensure veterans receive medication during storms. Trump’s proposed USPS privatization threatens these care networks in areas already lacking services.

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[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Not that it matters, but don’t we need a constitutional amendment to be able to privatize it?

[–] Tinidril@midwest.social 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Only if the Constitution is still relevant.

[–] ladicius@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Bingo.

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